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Skills gaps in the manufacturing industry could leave more than 2 million high-wage jobs unfilled by 2030, according to a recent Deloitte study, and cost the U.S. economy over $1 trillion.
The report indicates manufacturers are looking for new and creative strategies to recruit talent, including reaching out to more diverse workers, especially women and minorities.
Women represent only a small percentage of positions within this industry that’s growing fast in the Sarasota-Manatee region. To help close this skills gap, the Women’s Resource Center is partnering with local manufacturers for a free online information session on Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m.
The session is part of WRC’s monthly Career Connections program that links women to quality jobs and funded training programs. Register at mywrc.org/manufacturing or call 941-256-9721.
Panelists include representatives from PGT Innovations, a window company, and ASO, which specializes in first-aid products. They will share details about various positions available at their organizations, including in marketing, machine operation, sales, and production.
Entry-level jobs with no experience offer wages of $15/hour, depending on the shift, with additional on-the-job training provided. Women currently working in manufacturing also will provide first-hand testimonials about their experience in this historically male-dominated sector and share their stories of support and success.
“Women have always been a valuable part of manufacturing,” said Sherrie Collins, a Group Leader for PGT Innovations. “The difference is that there are so many more opportunities now for women to advance to higher positions and make a successful career in manufacturing than there were in the past. Women bring balance and a new perspective to these primarily male environments, and the manufacturing industry is better because of it!”
For more information, call 941-256-9721 or visit mywrc.org.
Submitted by Su Byron
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